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First American edition, first impression, the first collected edition of T. H. White's Arthurian epic. Signed by T. H. White and inscribed to a former owner. Bound in publisher's original blue cloth with spine lettered in gilt. Near Fine with light rubbing to cloth at extremities and small blemish to the lower board. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light rubbing and light edge wear, small tape repair and small light stain to the verso. Based on the 1485 book Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory, this book collects and revises four of White's shorter novels originally published between 1938 and 1940. Signed copies are very scarce.

The Once and Future King is a novel by T. H. White that chronicles the saga of King Arthur. It is composed of several works that were written separately and later compiled into the full version known today. This modern Arthurian legend is recognized for its unique combination of chivalry, legend, and a touch of whimsy, presenting a 'once' traditional medieval world that eventually evolves into a 'future' reflective of contemporary society.